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Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 26

[Arata Takeshi - POV.]

Two months had passed since the Nine Tails incident. The scars of that terrible night were still visible throughout Konoha, with many parts of the village still in ruins. My house, thankfully, hadn’t suffered as much damage as other houses around my neighborhood had. There were still things to fix, but nothing that needed immediate attention. Calmly, I moved through the rooms, broom in hand, sweeping away the dust and debris that had accumu...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 25

[Arata Takeshi - POV]

I watched as everything I had ever known was destroyed.

I watched as people I knew, as innocents, were killed.

I watched everything I cared about was taken from me, and I couldn’t do a thing to stop it.

I couldn’t help with the Nine Tails, so I couldn’t help save Minato or Kushina.

That night, there was no difference between me and the next civilian because,...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 24

[Two weeks later.]

[Third Person POV.]

It had been two weeks since the Nine Tails' attack, and the village of Konoha was still largely in ruins. The once bustling streets were now filled with debris and corpses, remnants of what had been homes, shops, and offices. Rebuilding efforts were underway, but the scars of that fateful night were deep and far-reaching.

Despite Konoha’s current state, a ...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 23

[Arata Yoshiro - POV.] 

This was not how I expected tonight to go. I thought I'd be sleeping beside my wife, maybe reading a book or two, but not this. Taking a deep breath, I moved through the village, helping to evacuate those who could not fend for themselves, be they civilians or injured Shinobi. It had been years since I was in active duty, but my skills hadn't dulled enough to be useless in situations like this...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 22

Screams.

Blood.

Panic.

These were the only things running through the heart of Konoha.

The Nine Tails, a massive beast of pure destruction, rampaged through Konoha without stopping. Buildings crumbled under the force of its tails, each swing sending debris—and sometimes bodies—flying. The ground shook with every step it took, the sheer weight of its chakra creating fissures in the earth. The tailed beas...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 21

I sat there for a moment, paralyzed, my mind racing, trying to find something I could do to help the situation.

I reached out with my senses again, trying to get a clearer picture. The chakra signatures near Kushina were fluctuating wildly, a clear sign of a fierce battle. Minato's chakra was strong, but there was an edge of desperation to it. The enemy’s chakra was dark and twisted, a malevolent force that made my skin crawl.

The new, small chakra si...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 20

It had been two months since I first felt that strange chakra signature at the edges of the village. Two months since I reported it to Minato and Fugaku. During that time, the village had been on high alert, yet the signature had vanished as quickly as it appeared, leaving no trace.

Maybe the new security measures Minato put in place had stopped the intruder from entering Konoha again, or maybe the extra patrols of the Konoha police had done the trick. Either way, I hadnâ€...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 19

Today, like any other day, after my training with Itachi, I came to the forest alone to train with Teresa, the not-so-imaginary friend inside my head.

Right now, I stood in a clearing deep within the forest, away from prying eyes. The sun filtered through the dense trees, casting shadows on the ground. I could feel the weight of the Claymore in my hands, as I panted, my muscles aching from the exertion.

"Tired already?" Teresa questioned, tilting her he...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 18

The day Sasuke was born, July 23, was a momentous one for the Uchiha clan. A welcoming party had been arranged for those close to the main family, meaning a group of ten, maybe twelve, people were invited to attend. I had been pleased to know the third child of the Uchiha main family had been named Sasuke, because it meant my limited knowledge wasn’t as useless as I had started to believe.

Though Mito’s birth had shown me not to trust too much in said events, leaving t...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 17

The following night, after the pregnancy announcement, I found myself drifting off to sleep.

However, unlike most nights, this night I woke up suddenly, my heart pounding in my chest. The room was dark, the only light coming from the moon filtering through the window of my room. As I blinked, trying to adjust my eyes, I realized I wasn't alone.

Standing at the foot of my bed was a woman with long, flowing blonde hair and piercing silver eyes. Her presen...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 16

It had been two months since the night of the kidnapping, a night that had left deep impressions on everyone involved, including me. The Uchiha compound had returned to its usual calm, though now security within the compound was amped up, which was understandable considering someone had infiltrated their clan and kidnapped their princess. For me, life had taken on a new rhythm as I recovered and returned to my training full-time.

Fugaku seemed more involved in my training ...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 15

 [Takeshi's POV.]

I blinked awake, the sterile smell of antiseptic filling my nose. The ceiling above me was unfamiliar, white and glaring under the fluorescent lights. I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my body, reminding me of the ordeal I had just been through.

"You're awake," a soft voice said beside me. I turned my head slightly to see a nurse with kind eyes and a gentle smile, gazing at me. "How are you feeling?"

 ...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 14

"My, my... didn't you hear what I just said? You're releasing far too much Yoki, Takeshi," Teresa's voice echoed in my mind, cutting through the haze of power and confusion. "You need to stop the flow of energy before it's too late."

I glanced around, expecting to see her, but the forest remained empty except for Mito in the distance and me. "Where are you?" I muttered, feeling a mix of relief and frustration. "How can I hear you?"

"D...

Author Note

I updated the chapter numbers for Naruto: Faint Smile.

Meaning now we start from chapter 1, not 0. So now the chapters here and in Webnovel match. My OCD was kicking in full effect and I couldn't wait anymore to fix it.

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 13

When I opened my eyes, I found myself tied to a tree in the middle of a forest. My arms were bound tightly behind me, and my legs secured to the trunk. I struggled against the ropes, but they held firm. The forest was eerily silent, save for the distant rustle of leaves.

In front of me stood a man, his figure cloaked in shadows. He held Mito in his arms, her tiny form dwarfed by his large hands. Mito cried out, her wails piercing the silence, and my heart clenc...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 12

The leaves of Konoha rustled a gentle tone outside the Uchiha compound, their shadows playing on the tatami floor as I knelt by the shoji, lost in thought. Three months had passed since Mito's first cry cut through the silence of this world, a world that should have known another fate—a brother for Itachi, not a sister. My presence here, it seemed, had tipped the scales in unforeseen ways.

Even now, I didn’t know what to do with this change.

&...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 11

By now, six hours had passed since we arrived at the hospital, and around four hours ago, Fugaku had been taken to Mikoto's room to be there for her and the baby, leaving Itachi and me alone in the waiting room.

I could feel Lady Mikoto’s chakra fluctuating every three to four minutes. At first, the fluctuations had been ten to twenty minutes apart, but the more time passed, the closer these fluctuations got.

Itachi sat next to me, his hand...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 10

I sighed. I suppose there’s no point in trying to find the logic in something that hasn’t even happened yet. Maybe after Naruto is born, they use a jutsu to make everyone dumber, and everything just makes sense. I don’t know, something like Kinjutsu: Extra Chromosome, or something like that.

That would explain a lot of the things I did remember.

As I continued to humor my silly theories, I felt two familiar chakras approach, followed by the sound ...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 9

A few months had passed since the end of the Third Shinobi War, and life in Konoha had slowly begun to return to a semblance of normalcy. The scars of the war were still very visible, but things were getting better; everyone was determined to rebuild and move forward.

Today, like most days, my mother and I were making our way to the Uchiha compound for training.

Training had been more intense since Fugaku had returned to the clan...

Naruto: Faint Smile - DATA CARD 2

This is an info/data card post. Having a few details about our Itachi, a shorter version of the one with our prota.

Don't confuse the Kekken Genkai line for him having the Sharingan already. Basically what the village is trying to say there, is that he's an Uchiha, the heir of the clan for that matter, so its only natural to assume he will have the Dojutsu.

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 8

I sat perched on the edge of a rooftop, my legs dangling over the side as I watched the shinobi of Konoha return from the battlefield. The Third Shinobi War had finally come to an end, and those who had fought and survived were making their way home. The streets below buzzed with activity as villagers gathered to welcome back their loved ones. There was an air of bittersweet relief, joy for those who returned, and sorrow for those who did not.

From my vantage p...

Naruto: Faint Smile - DATA CARD.

This is an info/data card post. Having a few details about our protagonist.

This is what Konoha has about him basically.

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Eye color.

Kekkei Genkai: Well, for those that don't know he inherited Teresa's powe...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 7

"That's a good goal," I replied, lifting my sword again. "Let's make sure we survive long enough to see it happen."

Itachi nodded, his grip tightening around his weapon. "We will," he vowed, readying himself for the next round of our training session.

However, before we could continue, our training session was interrupted by a gentle yet firm voice. "Boys, it's time to eat," Uchiha Mikoto called out from the entrance of the training yard.

 <...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 6

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the Uchiha compound. Itachi and I stood in the training yard, our breaths coming in steady puffs of exertion. It had been two years since our first meeting, and much had changed in that time.

"Focus, Takeshi," Itachi's calm voice broke through my thoughts. "Your stance is slipping."

I nodded, adjusting my footing and tightening my grip on the wooden practice sword. We sparred every day, pushing ea...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 5

The Uchiha compound was as I imagined, a network of traditional houses and winding pathways. It was pretty bland to be honest, but exactly what one would expect from one of the big clans.

 My mother and I had been invited for tea by Mikoto Uchiha, a gesture of warmth and hospitality that was probably connected to the fact that she had seen Itachi talking to me in the playground instead of ignoring me like he most likely does to all other kids.

Now, I foun...

Naruto: Faint Smile - CH 4

It had been roughly three years since I’d been reincarnated. By now, I could naturally talk and walk without a problem.

I had also learned how to read, because it was that or going crazy, seeing the amount of things my new parents would allow me to partake in was heavily limited, leaving a big chunk of space I desperately needed to fill, therefore, reading.

I had learned a lot by reading.

A lot about the Shinobi World, a lot about chakra, a...

ONE PIECE: THE RED LION - CH 5

I yawned awake, stretching as I looked outside the window in my room, haft expecting yesterdays' events to be nothing but a dream. But they weren’t, I was still here, in this… strange world.

Thrilled for what awaited me today, I threw off the covers and leapt out of bed. However, I misjudged my newfound strength and slammed my head into the ceiling, leaving a dent in the wall with the shape of my face, a very detailed… almost cartoonish dent.

"I’m honestly im...

ONE PIECE: THE RED LION - CH 4

I still didn’t know what to make of my situation.

I had died…

And well, like most of my favorite animes, I had been given a second chance at life, in a whole new universe.

However, unlike said animes, I had been given said second chance in a world I already knew. The World of One Piece.

Now, this alone wasn’t a problem. One Piece was, as far as animes go, a pretty tame world, the problem was the fact I was a few decades before t...

ONE PIECE: THE RED LION - CH 3

As I walked to the sparring zone, I eyed Sergeant Whiskers, finding myself… excited at the idea of fighting him.

Excited and confused, excited at the idea of… fighting, and confused at the idea of me being excited for a fight. Maybe this new body of man belonged to a race of battle junkie fighters, like the Saiyans…

Wait, now that I remember, the letter had I had found at the beginning had said I was a Fanalis.

And if I remember correctly, ...

ONE PIECE: THE RED LION - CH 2

The leaves rustled softly beneath my feet as I walked behind the two furries I had met a few moments ago, a part of me was concerned about where they were taking me, the internet had made me wary of furries, but hey, they looked friendly enough.

 But here I was, tailing a pair of fur-covered figures through a dense forest, their forms blending almost seamlessly with the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. They called themselves Lilo and Lila, two creatures I had s...